As a tanning industry professional, you know that indoor tanning with UV radiation lamps has been linked to melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, molecular damage associated with skin cancer and other damage to eyes and skin. But did you know that state legislatures are considering—or have already passed—laws imposing tighter restrictions on indoor UV tanning facilities? Most cities around the country require some form of licensure for tanning businesses. But in the last several

Sunless tanning products like New Gorgeous help people get a bronzed look thanks to one key ingredient: DHA (dihydroxyacetone). DHA is a colorless derivative from glycerin. When it comes into contact with the amino acids on the skin surface, the reaction produces the brown color that’s the basis for sunless tans. Dihydroxyacetone is non-toxic and the skin does not absorb it into the body. In fact, it and the surface cells get shed on a regular basis. This is why the color ch

As we move into spring and the weather turns more hospitable, more and more people are looking to prepare to look their best by getting a tan. Most people believe that a tan enhances their looks. An article on State News.com quotes one young indoor tanning devotee as saying “‘[A tan] evens out my skin and reminds me of summer. I honestly think I look better when I’m [tanned]….” The old-style indoor tanning beds to maintain a sun-bronzed look or to get ready for spring break a

Everyone knows that tanning beds are as harmful as the sun since they also expose tanners to UV radiation. Still, salon owners continue to use them because the demand continues to exist. Other safe and natural ways—such as airbrush tanning—are also available to achieve a beautiful golden glow. So why are so many people willing to put their health on the line? According to a 2006 study by researchers at Wake Forest University, the answer may lie in the effect UV rays have on t

Human skin is the largest organ of the human body. And like any other organ, it is susceptible to both injury and disease. The sun–or any form of UV radiation–is just one of the things that can damage skin. The skin of an average person weighs anywhere from eight to ten pounds and covers an area of approximately 22 square feet. Its main function is to protect internal organs against injury and invading organisms. It also helps to maintain the body’s internal temperature while

Skin, and especially spray tanned skin, needs daily hydration to keep it healthy. Moisturizing lotions are the typical first line of defense. But body oils, which are too often overlooked, offer many benefits as well. Typically, the best oils are organic and extracted from roots, fruits, flowers and leaves. New Gorgeous’ Anti-Aging formulation, for example, is made from a combination of avocado, sweet almond and sesame oils and is enriched with vitamin E, which helps minimize

Sometimes, a client will need to remove a tan before it naturally fades. Because a spray tan only affects the upper layer of skin, this should not be too difficult although it may take some time. Several methods exist to assist in this process and some will be more effective than others for different individuals. Bath, body scrub and lemon juice The first thing to try is soaking in a warm soapy bath for about 20 to 30 minutes. Afterwards, a client should use a body scrub (l

Contrary to what you might think, airbrush tanning is not the sole province of tanning salons. Many makeup artists also do spray tans for their clients because airbrush tans are considered a form of body makeup for the fashion conscious. Part of the appeal of doing spray tans, in addition to makeup work, is that you can give your clients’ skin a baseline color that they like and then do the actual makeup application on top of that. That way clients can have a more “complete”

The ever-increasing consumer demand for anti-aging skin products over the last 15 years has spawned a hugely profitable industry–of which sunless tanning is a part–specializing in what are now called cosmeceuticals: cosmetics containing biologically-active ingredients that have medical or drug-like benefits. Recent market research data from Business Wire shows that in the US, the cosmeceutical industry is growing by nearly 10 to 15% a year. That’s almost double the pace of th

Bronzed skin makes everyone look good. As someone looking into the sunless tanning industry, know that you can offer clients products and methods—such as airbrush tanning from New Gorgeous—to help them maintain that golden glow without exposing them to harmful UV radiation. But did you know that the love of sun-darkened skin is actually a recent trend that’s mostly a cultural phenomenon? Cultural views Tanned skin has never been a universally accepted ideal. The “ideal” skin